Dogs, cat and birds poisoned in Puerto Vallarta neighborhood

A total of 14 dogs, a cat and 20 birds died Tuesday morning as a result of a massive poisoning that occurred in the Campo Verde neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta.

“A report was made that there were several bodies of dogs and a cat there in the vicinity of the colony; it is presumed that the poison was placed in the garbage,” explained Silvia Álvarez Bustos, coordinator of Animal Welfare of the municipality.

She added that although the expert reports carried out by the staff of the Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences (IJCF) are not yet completed, it is presumed that the deaths were intentional since the poison was placed in food that was in the garbage.

“After the autopsy is completed, it will be known with certainty the substance that was used, there was talk of possibly anate, which is a poison that causes damage to the neurological system and later cardiorespiratory arrest,” the official explained. However, this is not yet confirmed.

In the case of dogs, at least four had owners, among them one who managed to save his pet and presumably there are more, since at noon today many of the neighbors were arriving and some also had dogs.

“The unfortunate thing is what could have happened, since this not only affects the animals, since it could have intoxicated some person, fortunately it did not happen in this case, the pertinent measures were taken in a timely manner and the prosecution already has a Research folder to follow up and find the person responsible for this unfortunate event”.

The municipal president, Arturo Dávalos Peña, regretted these events and shared his outrage with a large sector of the Vallarta society, which disapproves and rejects the cruelty with which these defenseless beings were apparently sacrificed.

He noted that his government has been concerned about the welfare of animals, which is why the Regulation of responsible tenure and protection of pets and companions of Puerto Vallarta was created, as well as the Animal Welfare Coordination and the Control Center, Animal Assistance and Municipal Shelter, to provide protection and attention to these beings, in addition to the actions carried out by the Subdirectorate of Municipal Ecology.

He put all his support and trust in the competent authorities to investigate the facts and punish those responsible.

A total of 14 dogs, a cat and 20 birds died Tuesday morning as a result of a massive poisoning that occurred in the Campo . . .

Follow Us On Google News | Get Our Newsletter



Trending News on PVDN

  • Where do foreigners come from and where do they live in MexicoMexico City Protest on July 5 Challenges Gentrification and Airbnb’s Impact on Housing Residents of Roma and Condesa will gather at Parque México on July 5 to protest gentrification, rising rents, and Airbnb’s effect on local housing. This Saturday, July 5, Mexico City will witness its first organized citizen protest against gentrification—a peaceful but urgent gathering taking place at 3:30 p.m. at the Lindbergh Forum in Parque México,…
  • raw-sewage-playa-los-muertos-puerto-vallartaMore Raw Sewage Dumping at Playa Los Muertos Appear to Come From Local Hotel Business owners in Puerto Vallarta are demanding action after raw sewage was discovered leaking onto Playa Los Muertos, raising public health and tourism concerns. A raw sewage leak at Playa Los Muertos in Puerto Vallarta has sparked outrage among local tourist service providers and business owners, who say the contamination is driving away visitors and…
  • puerto-vallarta-rainfall-hurricane-flossie-july-2025Puerto Vallarta braces for torrential rains as Hurricane Flossie gains strength Puerto Vallarta faces a high risk of flooding as Hurricane Flossie intensifies in the Pacific. Torrential rains and overwhelmed drainage systems pose major challenges for the city. Puerto Vallarta, a city wedged between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean, is no stranger to dramatic weather shifts—but this summer, the skies are testing the…
  • puerto vallarta lettersPuerto Vallarta needs a new image to create meaningful reasons for travelers to visit Business leaders at Jalisco Tourism Secretariat forums stressed the need for renewing Puerto Vallarta image and diversifying attractions to appeal to national and international markets. Local business leaders and tourism specialists agreed this week that Puerto Vallarta needs a fresh look and a broader range of attractions to compete at home and abroad. In a…
  • José Luis Velázquez RodríguezSEAPAL Official Reported Missing in Puerto Vallarta Authorities in Puerto Vallarta have launched a search for José Luis Velázquez Rodríguez, SEAPAL's head of transparency, who has been missing since June 30. Family and officials are urging the public to report any information. Local authorities and civil protection units have launched a search operation for José Luis Velázquez Rodríguez, head of the Transparency…
  • protests3Mexico City Protests: There is a fine line between anti-gentrification and xenophobia The line between anti-gentrification and racism is clear if you choose to see it: genuine activism targets policy and practice, not nationality or ethnicity. I have lived in Mexico for two decades, and I have never witnessed the level of anti-American sentiment that exists today. All of it is tied to the buzzword "gentrification," a…
  • mexico city real estateGentrification in Mexico City is not the reason for the high cost of housing City housing shortage, not gentrification, drives prices skyward as planning lags behind demand and foreigner influence remains minimal. High real estate costs in Mexico City stem from a deep and persistent housing shortage—exacerbated by land constraints, tangled regulations and speculative investment—rather than by the presence of foreign residents. Despite headlines blaming “gentrification,” foreign-born residents make…
  • puerto-vallarta-police-chase-bahia-de-banderasPuerto Vallarta police chase ends in deadly collision in Bahía de Banderas A Puerto Vallarta police chase along Highway 200 ended in a deadly collision in Bahía de Banderas, leaving two people dead. A high-speed chase that began in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, and ended in Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, left at least two people dead and raised new questions about police engagement and road safety in the…
  • no-damage-jalisco-hurricane-flossieNo Damage Reported in Jalisco as Hurricane Flossie Moves Away While Mexico's Weather Service predicted heavy rains, Hurricane Flossie causes no damage along Jalisco’s coast. The Category 3 storm brings light rain and moderate waves as it moves away from the region. The coasts of Jalisco remain calm and largely unaffected following the passage of Hurricane Flossie, a powerful Category 3 storm that is now…
  • protestProtest graffiti and smashed windows mars anti-gentrification rally in Mexico City Residents and activists joined an anti-gentrification rally in Mexico Park, but the anti-gentrification rally Mexico Park turned destructive as masked youths defaced local shops and broke windows. A rally against gentrification held yesterday in Mexico City’s Parque México drew residents from Juárez, Roma, Condesa and Hipódromo alongside local activists. Organizers billed it as the city’s…
Scroll to Top